Agbor Gas Explosion: 4 dead, over 11 hospitalised
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Saturday confirmed that four persons died and no fewer than 11 hospitalised from burns following an explosion in a gas plant at Agbor on Friday. The governor disclosed this to newsmen after visiting the plant, destroyed property and families of victims of the incident He described the fire disaster […]
COVID-19 vaccine delays may slow wider Irish roll-out – says PM
Ireland may have to slow the mass roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations, including for the elderly, due to reduced supplies of the AstraZeneca vaccine to EU countries, Prime Minister Micheal Martin, said on Saturday. The British company has told European Union officials that production problems will mean a cut in deliveries of its COVID-19 vaccine to […]
PHEDC begins distribution of 77,000 meters to customers
By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc, PHEDC, has begun the distribution of 77,000 Prepaid Metres to its Customers within its area of operation. The Head, Administration, Ngozi Koroye, in a statement in Port Harcourt, noted that the metres were installed under the National Mass Metering Programme, NMMP. Koroye explained that the […]
Kaduna: Bandits kill 4 in Chikun LGA; 2 in Giwa, injure 8 in Maskoro
Security agencies in Kaduna state have reported that armed bandits attacked Maskoro community of Kakau Ward, and Akunakwo of Gwagwada Ward, both in Chikun local government area.
Resign instead of arresting Sunday Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu warns Oyo CP, Ngozi
Supreme leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on Saturday warned the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko to resign now rather than arrest Sunday Igboho.
Igboho: Oro worshippers impose 7-day curfew; women, visitors to remain indoors
AFTER the forceful exit of Fulani herders from Igangan in Ibarapa North local government area of Oyo state by youths in the town, a mandatory curfew has been imposed by Oro worshippers.
Gov Matawalle visits attacked communities, promises improved security
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Saturday visited communities recently attacked by bandits in Maru and Maradun LGAs of the state, and promised to improve security. Reports have it that gunmen last week attacked Dutsingari, Rayyau and Janbako communities in the two LGAs and killed more than 40 people. During a visit to the Internally […]
Inter Milan miss chance to go top in Serie A
Inter Milan missed out on the chance to go top in Serie A as coach Antonio Conte was sent off in a 0-0 draw at strugglers Udinese on Saturday. The visitors travelled to Udine on a high after beating title rivals, Juventus, 2-0 last weekend. However, they couldn’t break down the determined hosts, who became […]
Late goals spare Man City blushes at Cheltenham
Late goals by Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres spared Manchester City a shock FA Cup defeat away to fourth-tier Cheltenham as the Premier League giants scraped into round five on Saturday. Alfie May’s 59th-minute goal put Cheltenham agonisingly close to the biggest win in their history on a night of drama at a […]
APC debunks rumoured postponement of membership registration
By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has dismissed as tissues of lies, some online reports indicating that it has postponed its membership registration and revalidation exercise scheduled to begin on Monday. The Party in a statement Saturday by the Secretary, Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe said a notice […]
Just in: Abia’s foremost traditional ruler, Enweremadu is dead – Family
Eze Benard Enweremadu, the Traditional Head of Ngwaland (Ezeukwu of Ngwaukwu) in Abia, is dead, his family announced on Saturday. The heir apparent, Christopher Enweremadu, announced the death of the first-class traditional ruler in a statement issued at the deceased’s country home in Ahiaba Ngwaukwu Autonomous Community in Isialangwa North Local Government Area. Christopher, a […]
